- The Jack Benny ProgramReturns on a TWA Plane
- Lux Radio TheatreTrue Confessions
- The Adventures of SupermanBuffalo Hills - Pt 01
- The Lone RangerJed Pelkey's Lost Sight
- Cavalcade of AmericaRoger Williams
- Fibber McGee and MollyWater's Grass Fight with Gildersleeve
- The Adventures of SupermanBuffalo Hills - Pt 02
- The Lone RangerCampaign Against Sweeney
No episodes indexed
- The Adventures of SupermanBuffalo Hills - Pt 03
- The Lone RangerTornado Justice
No episodes indexed
Radio Calendar
Sunday, May 12, 1940
1 episode on the air
This week in history
Week of 05/12–05/18/1940
- 1940 — World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons.
- 1940 — Richard and Maurice McDonald open the first McDonald's restaurant.
- 1940 — USS Sailfish is recommissioned. It was originally the USS Squalus.
- 1940 — World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
- 1940 — World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
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About this night
On Sunday, May 12, 1940, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 1 playable old time radio episode that shares this broadcast date. Highlights include The Jack Benny Program. Jump week to week, read “this week in history,” and play that episode free in your browser — sponsor breaks included.
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FAQ
- What old time radio shows aired on Sunday, May 12, 1940?
- Goldie lists 1 episode for Sunday, May 12, 1940, including The Jack Benny Program. Open the title to stream free.
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